Simulation Consultant

Kids for the Future; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TGW Systems Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Simulation Consultant to validate and optimize automated warehousing solutions using pre-developed simulation models. You will run experiments, perform sensitivity analyses, and translate outputs into actionable recommendations for design validation and ROI improvement.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of warehouse operations or supply chain engineering experience; travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in warehouse operations, warehouse automation, supply chain engineering, or solutions design.
• Proficiency with data analysis and Excel; ability to interpret operational data.

Responsibilities

• Execute simulation experiments using established TGW models.
• Validate proposed solutions against performance and operational requirements.
• Perform sensitivity analyses across varying demand profiles and scenarios.
• Identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
• Evaluate strategies to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Communicate simulation results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Solutions Designers throughout design and validation processes.
• Support customer presentations with clear data-driven insights.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of simulation methodologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

• Location 3001 ORCHARD VISTA DR SE,STE 300,Grand Rapids, MI, 49546-7094,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Travel 20%

Description

The Simulation Consultant is responsible for validating and optimizing automated warehousing solutions using pre-developed simulation models. As part of the Solutions Design team, this role evaluates proposed system designs by conducting simulation experiments, performing sensitivity analyses, and testing various operational scenarios. The Simulation Consultant uses data-driven insights to assess system performance against throughput and service-level targets, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and minimize equipment requirements to improve competitiveness and the ROI of the design.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute simulation experiments using established TGW simulation models.
• Validate proposed solution designs against performance and operational requirements.
• Perform sensitivity analyses to evaluate system performance under varying demand profiles and operational scenarios.
• Identify bottlenecks, operational risks, and opportunities for optimization.
• Evaluate alternative strategies to improve system efficiency and performance.
• Challenge design assumptions and provide recommendations to reduce cost, improve competitiveness and the ROI of the design.
• Analyze simulation outputs and translate results into clear business and technical recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with Solutions Designers throughout the design and validation process.
• Support customer presentations by effectively communicating simulation results and recommendations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of simulation methodologies, best practices, and design standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in warehouse operations, warehouse automation, supply chain engineering, or solutions design.

Travel:

20% of travel as required.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret operational data and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Thorough knowledge of warehouse automation systems
• Ability to manage stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to go to site frequently and move safely around industrial and/or warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices.
• Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing, on a frequent basis.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

This position may require work at TGW customer sites. TGW’s customers may require background checks before accessing their sites. Refusal to participate in a customer-required background check may result in a customer barring access and a subsequent reduction in work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TGW Systems Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.